This month the Cuddle covers renewable energy, looking at the different types of solar energy funds.  We talk through how to invest in this technology within the sector and review a few investment options.

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Information links

Bluefield Solar Income Fund Limited – BSIF https://bluefieldsif.com/investors/

Foresight Solar Fund Ltd – FSFL https://fsfl.foresightgroup.eu

NextEnergy Solar Fund Ltd – NESF https://www.nextenergysolarfund.com

News article - https://citywire.com/investment-trust-insider/news/nextenergy-solar-puts-assets-up-for-sale-to-raise-capital-buy-back-shares/a2415552?re=108593&ea=1099249&utm_source=BulkEmail_Investment+Trust+Insider+Weekend&utm_medium=BulkEmail_Investment+Trust+Insider+Weekend&utm_campaign=BulkEmail_Investment+Trust+Insider+Weekend

US Solar Fund PLC – USFP (bid situation) https://www.ussolarfund.co.uk

Global X Solar ETF – RAYS https://www.globalxetfs.com/funds/rays/

This month the Cuddle covers renewable energy, looking at the different types of renewable energy funds.  We talk through how to invest in the sector and review more than a few investment funds.

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Information links

1. Aquila European Renewables – AERS, https://www.aquila-european-renewables.com

This month the Cuddle covers renewable energy, looking at the different types of energy generation.  We talk through technology within the sector and review a few technology challenges.

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This month the Cuddle covers what went on in the markets in 2022, looking at indexes, bonds and individual companies.  We talk through how our portfolio performed and review our best and worst performers.

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Information links

Blackrock Energy and Resources Income Trust (BERI) www.blackrock.com/uk/individual/products/investment-trusts/our-range/blackrock-energy-and-resources-income-trust/trust-information

Murray International Trust (MYI)

https://www.murray-intl.co.uk

Henderson International Income Trust plc (HINT)

https://www.janushenderson.com/en-gb/investor/product/henderson-international-income-trust-plc/

European Assets Trust (EAT)

https://www.columbiathreadneedle.co.uk/european-assets-trust/

Henderson Diversified Income Trust plc (HDIV)

https://www.janushenderson.com/en-gb/investor/product/henderson-diversified-income-trust-plc/

VinaCapital Vietnam Opportunity Fund (VOF)

https://vinacapital.com/investment-solutions/offshore-funds/vof/overview/

This month the Cuddle covers precious metals, looking at the different opinions people have taken regarding the yellow metal.  We talk through the options for what to buy with a look at individual companies, ETFs and funds.

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Information links

ES Baker Steel Gold and Precious Metals, Class B, Accumulation (GBP) http://www.bakersteelcap.com/en/baker-steel-funds/

Golden Prospect Precious Metals Ltd, GPM

https://ncim.co.uk/wp/golden-prospect-precious-metals-ltd/#

iShares Physical Metals plc Physical Silver ETC, SSLN https://www.ishares.com/uk/individual/en/products/258443/ishares-physical-silver-etc-fund

iShares Physical Metals plc Physical Gold USD ETC, IGLN https://www.ishares.com/uk/individual/en/products/258441/ishares-physical-gold-etc-fund

Ninety One Global Gold, Class I, Accumulation (GBP) https://www.fidelity.co.uk/factsheet-data/factsheet/GB00B1XFGM25-ninety-one-global-gold-fund/key-statistics

Sylvania Platinum Ltd, SLP https://www.sylvaniaplatinum.com

This month the Cuddle covers pensions, looking at the different types.  We talk through the options for what to buy with a look at pension transfers.

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Information links

Defined benefit vs Defined contribution

https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/032415/how-does-defined-benefit-pension-plan-differ-defined-contribution-plan.asp

SIPP https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/self-invested-personal-pension-sipp.asp

IRA Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Definition (investopedia.com)

Roth IRA Roth IRA Basics: How It Works and How to Get Started (investopedia.com)

ISA Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs): Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Invest talk podcast https://kppfinancial.com/investTalk

This month the Cuddle looks at inflation with a focus on what to buy in an inflationary environment.  We talk through some company examples and look more broadly at the sector they sit within.

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Information links

Abbvie inc https://www.abbvie.com

B&G Foods https://bgfoods.com

British America Tobacco https://www.bat.com

Shell https://www.shell.com

Diversified Energy Company https://www.div.energy

Polymetal https://polymetalinternational.com/en/

This month the Cuddle looks at inflation with a focus on what to buy in an inflationary environment.  We talk through some example investment funds.

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Information links

AIC - https://www.theaic.co.uk

This month the Cuddle looks at information sources with a focus on the written word and data sources for shares and trading.  We talk through what information sources we use and why.

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Information links

FT - https://www.ft.com

Share Magazine - https://www.sharesmagazine.co.uk

Investors Chronicle – https://www.investorschronicle.co.uk

Moneyweek - https://moneyweek.com

Internet Data

Trustnet - https://www.trustnet.com

Citywire - https://citywire.com/funds-insider

Motley fool - https://www.fool.co.uk

Research

AIC - https://www.theaic.co.uk

Morning star - https://www.morningstar.co.uk/uk/

Edison research - https://www.edisongroup.com

Quoted data - https://quoteddata.com

Stocks

Stockopedia - https://www.stockopedia.com

Share pad - https://www.sharescope.co.uk/sharepad.jsp

Dividend Max. https://www.dividendmax.com

This month the Cuddle looks at information sources with a focus on the written word and data sources for funds and ETFs.  We talk through what information sources we use and why.

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Information links

FT - https://www.ft.com

Share Magazine - https://www.sharesmagazine.co.uk

Investors Chronicle – https://www.investorschronicle.co.uk

Moneyweek - https://moneyweek.com

Internet Data

Trustnet - https://www.trustnet.com

Citywire - https://citywire.com/funds-insider

Motley fool - https://www.fool.co.uk

Research

AIC - https://www.theaic.co.uk

Morning star - https://www.morningstar.co.uk/uk/

Edison research - https://www.edisongroup.com

Quoted data - https://quoteddata.com

Stocks

Stockopedia - https://www.stockopedia.com

Share pad - https://www.sharescope.co.uk/sharepad.jsp

Dividend Max. https://www.dividendmax.com